@article{ref1,
title="The experience of inequality and its impact on mental illness - thematic analysis of patients' lived experiences admitted to secure mental health hospital",
journal="Journal of forensic practice",
year="2022",
author="Brenisin, K. and Trumm, A. and Akinwande, E. and Breen, K.",
volume="24",
number="3",
pages="270-286",
abstract="PURPOSE: The concept of inequality refers to being treated unfairly in society and its impact on mental illness has been explored primarily using a quantitative research approach. Patients' lived experiences of inequalities prior to their admission to a secure care setting need to be addressed with a higher priority as they can serve to improve our understanding of the factors underlying the development of mental illness at a personal level. The aim of this study is to explore participant's views on whether for them the experience of inequality is associated with the development of mental illness. <br><br>DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: A qualitative study, using a thematic analytical approach, was carried out to explore patients' lived experiences of inequalities. A total of 11 participants, who were receiving treatment in a UK secure mental health hospital, were recruited into this study. The concept of inequality was explored using semi-structured interviews. <br><br>FINDINGS: Data showed that patients had experienced a variety of inequalities which had negative impact on their mental health. Four main themes were identified from thematic textual analysis - abuse and its impact, a lack of support, the issue of labelling and the importance of understanding. Practical implications: Data showed that patients had experienced a variety of inequalities which had negative impact on their mental health. Four main themes were identified from thematic textual analysis - abuse and its impact, a lack of support, the issue of labelling and the importance of understanding. <br><br>ORIGINALITY/VALUE: This is the first study, to the best of the authors' knowledge, to consider intersectionality and admission to mental health units by interviewing patients in secure mental health setting. © 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2050-8794",
doi="10.1108/JFP-12-2021-0063",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JFP-12-2021-0063"
}